Estill County Middle School is a student‑centered, community‑driven school serving grades 6–8 in the heart of Irvine, Kentucky.
The school is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and academically challenging environment where every student can grow, discover their strengths, and prepare for success in high school and beyond.
Teachers and staff focus on strong instruction, positive relationships, and meaningful learning experiences across core subjects, the arts, technology, and extracurricular programs.
ECMS emphasizes character, responsibility, and respect, helping students build the skills they need to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Estill County Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Irvine, KY, encompassing approximately 255.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being around 9 miles and the furthest edge located 14.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Estill County Middle School's student population of 423 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
423 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Estill County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estill County Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1025 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
10%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
11%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Estill County Middle School's ranking?
Estill County Middle School is ranked #1025 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Estill County Middle School?
423 students attend Estill County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Estill County Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Estill County Middle School?
Estill County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Estill County Middle School offer ?
Estill County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Estill County Middle School part of?
Estill County Middle School is part of Estill County School District.
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